Orange-Collared Scape Moth

 Orange-Collared Scape Moth & Friend On Goose Neck Loosetrife

Orange-collared Scape Moth (Cisseps fulvicollis)...

has long black wings, an abdomen of iridescent blue, and a bright yellow or orange collar, from which it takes its name. It's other common name is, Yellow-Collared Scape Moth.

The Yellow or Orange-collared Scape Moth is widespread in North America.

Habitat includes fields with flowers as adults are commonly seen visiting flowers during the day, while they also fly at night and are attracted to light.

Season for the adults is from May to October or until the first hard frost.

Adults feed on goldenrod and other small nectar bearing flowers.

The larvae feed on grasses, lichens, and spike-rushes.

Goose Neck Loosetrife (Lysimachia clethroides)

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